If you visit just the rural heartland, you might not realise there are more than 60km of coast to discover.

While we are talking about the coast, you might not know that Somerset has one of the longest stretches of sandy beach in Europe as well as one of the highest tidal ranges making for some fascinating natural spectacles.

It is not all sand – Somerset has its own Jurassic Coast with fossils and complex geology as well as wooded cliff tops.

Among the best places for bird watching in the UK, Somerset is a haven for all kinds of wildlife and has more than 100 different reserves, parks and protected areas.

They might be protected but they are there to be discovered and enjoyed.

Before you think Somerset is all about its rural past, stop off and visit some of the hot spots of culture, heritage and history.

We humans know something about settling where we will be well catered for and Somerset can boast the earliest evidence of that in the UK at Cheddar Caves.

The Somerset Coast is a truly beautiful and inspiring place to visit. Whether it's seaside fun, picture perfect scenery or historic harbours and marinas, you will find something for you on Somerset’s coast.